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Cass

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Number of students Cass has taught since their arrival at Superprof
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Number of students Cass has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (1 review)

$50/h

1^st lesson free

Opera Voice

Experienced tutor in Opera voice in DeLand, Cass offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Opera Voice

Lesson location

- At Cass's house: DeLand
- online
- at your home or a public place : will travel up to 20 mi. from DeLand

About Cass

My name is Cass Panuska, and I’ve just opened my own performing arts instruction business called Banana Street Voice Studio. I’ve been a professional classical singer for 15 years, and have taught a variety of vocal styles for almost 10 years. My family and I have recently relocated to Central Florida from the San Francisco Bay Area, and I am very excited to begin working with singers in my new community.

My teaching philosophy is unique in that I focus on student empowerment, exploration, and self-discovery, helping each student find his or her individual authenticity through voice training. I have my Master of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from Colorado State University, as well as an active NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) Membership, and am well-versed and experienced in teaching sound vocal technique. I also focus on the student as a whole person, encouraging a positive, healthy outlook on becoming the best, most efficient performing artist possible.

Feel free to explore my website for more information about me and my studio!

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My first teaching experience was in graduate school. At my university, all graduate students taught non-music majors who had enrolled in an introductory voice class. I enjoyed it so much that I continued teaching after graduate school, and have now started my own studio. I love helping people get the most out of their musical and singing experiences, and I have noticed that teaching voice solidifies student’s confidence in themselves in a very unique way. I always feel humbled to be a part of helping someone find his or her voice.

I have my Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Colorado State University, and have performed professionally throughout the United States for over a decade. I taught at New World Music Academy in Pleasanton, California, before moving here to Deland. I’m an active member of NATS, National Association of Teachers of Singing.

About the lesson

The first thing we do in the initial lesson is talk a bit about your experience and assess your vocal goals. From there, I create a customized curriculum that covers foundations of breathing for singing, vocal techniques that help you achieve your overall goals, performance techniques, integrating and combining vocal and performance technique, and practice optimizing confidence in your overall presentation as a singer. My goal as a teacher is to help the student find strength as a performer by gaining access to all of these important aspects of vocal study.

I have worked with students of all ages and levels. However, I have chosen to specialize in teaching students aged 11 and up in my private studio, and am qualified to teach beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. While my focus as a performer has been mostly opera and classical, I also have experience with music theater, jazz, pop, and contemporary music, and have taught students interested in many different styles of vocal music.

I would say that it’s very important to study voice with someone you can understand, someone who communicates well, and someone who can teach helpful concepts in a positive way. It is essential to find someone who has been well trained, and who is curious enough to continue learning. Teaching is a dialogue, a collaboration, so feeling that your needs as a student and artist are met makes for an optimal learning environment.

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Cassandra
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Perfect! Cass is the best! In just a few weeks, I've already achieved notable vocal progress with her, and she is an incredibly sweet and knowledgeable person. I've been singing for about a decade and have worked with numerous teachers, and can say that working with Cass has created one of the most joyful singing experiences I've had in a while.
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Cassandra

Perfect! Cass is the best! In just a few weeks, I've already achieved notable vocal progress with her, and she is an incredibly sweet and knowledgeable person. I've been singing for about a decade and have worked with numerous teachers, and can say that working with Cass has created one of the most joyful singing experiences I've had in a while.
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5h: $250
10h: $500

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This first lesson offered with Cass will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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Private voice and PianoVoice lessons are $60/hr, $45 for 45 mins, or $30 per half hour.

I also now offer an audition prep package, which is $90, and includes one 60 minute lesson, plus my help finding a song and monologue, preparing 16 or 32 bar cuts, getting your folder ready, and answering any questions you may have, including how to interact with your pianist and how to choose what to wear. I also offer mindset techniques that will ensure that you have a successful audition.

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Experienced tutor in Opera voice in DeLand, Cass offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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free lessons

online

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Other tutors in Opera Voice

Torlef

Chadley

Jacqueline

Logan

Melany

Sarah

Alice

Maria

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Saranya Blissic

Robert

Sàvio

Enes

EJ

Lovro

Topher

David

Yaroslava

Rana

Sierra

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